Boat transport connects indigenous communities to justice in Peru

The Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations (MIMP) uses a boat named León XIV to provide legal services to 46 indigenous communities in the Amazonas department of Peru.

The vessel travels along Amazonian rivers to deliver specialized legal advice and support to victims of violence while monitoring their cases and developing prevention strategies. The boat allows specialized ministry teams and justice operators to reach remote areas such as Urakusa, Kusun Pagata, Yutupis, Canga, and Nuevo Progreso.

These locations are situated in the Nieva, El Cenepa, and Río Santiago districts. The vessel transports victims to participate in interviews in Gesell chambers, early evidence proceedings, and other necessary judicial actions. Minister Mara Seminario stated that the boat helps transport victims, including children, adolescents, older adults, and people with disabilities, to justice services. This initiative works alongside free psychological, legal, and social support provided by the MIMP, which includes legal defense tailored to cultural and linguistic needs.

The service aims to overcome geographic and linguistic barriers that usually prevent these communities from accessing specialized care.